IMO: 9210141
MSC Armonia
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Lirica-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 65,542
- Length (FT / M)
- 902 / 274.9
- Beam (FT / M)
- 105 / 32
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 9 / 13
- Shipyard
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $245,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2001
Major Refurbishments
2004
2014
2022
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9210141
- MMSI
- 357281000
- Call Sign
- H8EW
- Classification Society
- RINA
- Former Names
- European Vision
- Hull / Yard Number
- V31
- Maiden Voyage
- 1 July 2001
- Maximum Draft
- 6.8 m (22.3 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 32 m (105.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 1,950
- Maximum Capacity
- 2,620
- Total Crew
- 721
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.70:1
- Space Ratio
- 33.61
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 9
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 1
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 9*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Low-sulphur marine diesel
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 31.68 MW (42,484 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 20 MW (26,820 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 21.1 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 4x Wartsila 12V38
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 20 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 7
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-12
Aft
Decks 5-12
Designated Smoking Zones
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Palm Beach Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 6Smoking permitted in the designated section of the casino.
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The Cigar RoomindoorLocation: Deck 7Cigar smoking permitted in the dedicated room.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Pool deck (designated section)Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor open-deck areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 975
ADA Compliant: 5
- Suites
- 130
- Balcony
- 94
- Oceanview
- 401
- Inside
- 350
The Apex Suite
Suite Aurea
210 SQ FT
The ship's top accommodation: a Suite Aurea of about 210 sq ft with a roughly 40 sq ft private balcony and Aurea-experience perks including thermal-area access and priority services. Two larger family suites (without balcony) are also offered. The Lirica-class has no MSC Yacht Club enclave.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Deluxe Suite Aurea130
Balcony
- Junior Balcony (Bella/Fantastica/Aurea)94
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Bella/Fantastica)399
- Ocean View Family Stateroom2
Inside
- Interior (Bella/Fantastica)350
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Library
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
Lengthened 'Renaissance' hull
unique
Two outdoor swimming pools
top-deck attraction
Kids' Spraypark
top-deck attraction
Top Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
Open-air power walking track
top-deck attraction
Pool bar
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Aurea Spa with Balinese massage
- The White Lion English-style pub
- Open-air kids' Spraypark
- Golf simulator
- Top Exclusive adults-only solarium
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Il Girasolemain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Main dining room.
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La Pergolamain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Main dining room.
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La BrasseriebuffetLocation: Deck 11Lido buffet, open for all meals and late-night snacks.
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Marco PolorestaurantLocation: Deck 6Gourmet complimentary restaurant.
Specialty Dining
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Surf & TurfrestaurantLocation: Deck 11Steak and seafood specialty restaurant.
À la Carte Dining
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Caffe San MarcocafeLocation: Deck 6Italian coffee bar with pastries.
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Gelateria ItalianacafeLocation: Deck 6Italian gelato bar.
Bars & Nightlife
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Bar del DuomobarLocation: Deck 5Atrium bar.
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The White Lion PubbarLocation: Deck 5English-style pub.
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Caffe San MarcobarLocation: Deck 6Italian coffee bar that also serves alcohol.
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The Red BarbarLocation: Deck 6Cocktail bar with live music.
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Rum BarbarLocation: Deck 6Rum and cocktail bar.
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Palm Beach Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 6Bar within the casino.
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Armonia Lounge & LibraryloungeLocation: Deck 6Lounge with library.
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Il Lido Barpool_barLocation: Deck 11Poolside bar.
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Starlight DisconightclubLocation: Deck 12Disco and nightclub.
Pools & Aquatics
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Le Piscine Pool (port)poolLocation: Deck 11One of the twin outdoor pools at Le Piscine.
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Le Piscine Pool (starboard)poolLocation: Deck 11One of the twin outdoor pools at Le Piscine.
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Sprayparksplash_padLocation: Deck 12Open-air kids' water spray park.
Active Recreation
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Golf SimulatorsimulatorLocation: Deck 12Interactive golf simulator.
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Power Walking Trackjogging_trackLocation: Deck 12Open-air walking/jogging track.
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Sport Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 13Multi-sport court.
Entertainment Venues
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Main TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 5-6Broadway-style main theatre.
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Cabaret LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 6Cabaret and live entertainment lounge.
Casino
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Palm Beach CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 6Casino with slots and table games.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 11Spa with Balinese massage and treatment rooms.
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Thermal Areathermal_suiteLocation: Deck 11Thermal area with sauna and steam.
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GymgymLocation: Deck 12Fitness centre with sea views.
Youth & Teen
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Kids Clubkids_clubLocation: Deck 12Children's club (Chicco / LEGO / Namco play areas).
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Teens Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 12Teen club.
Retail & Shopping
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BoutiquesshopLocation: Deck 6Duty-free boutiques and shopping area.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 7Library within the Armonia Lounge.
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The Cigar Roomcigar_loungeLocation: Deck 7Dedicated cigar room.
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Top Exclusive Solariumsun_deckLocation: Deck 13Adults-only premium sun deck.
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AtriumatriumLocation: Decks 5-7Central atrium.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-29